Amenorrhea

Amenorrhea

Amenorrhea is simply defined as the absence of the menstrual period in a woman of reproductive age. It is generally classified into 2 types, Primary and Secondary amenorrhea. Primary Amenorrhea is the failure of menses to occur by the age of 16 years, even in the presence of normal growth and secondary sexual characteristics while secondary…

Anemia

Anemia

Anemia is the most common blood condition that occurs due to the reduction of healthy red blood cells in the blood. There are many types of anemia with different causes and treatments; some are even hereditary and terminal. Iron deficiency anemia is one of the most common forms of anemia. In very severe anemia, the…

Allergic Rhinitis

Allergic Rhinitis

Allergic Rhinitis or ‘hay fever’ occurs due to the exposure to allergens like pet hairs, pollens, dust, etc. resulting in the inflammation of the inner lining of the nose. The classical sign of allergic rhinitis is rhinorrhea (excess nasal secretion) and it can be seasonal as well as perennial. The seasonal allergies last only in particular seasons or…

Allergic Dermatitis

Allergic Dermatitis

Allergic dermatitis is one of the most prevalent forms of immunotoxicity resulting from the exposure of the skin to allergens. The presence of the rash or skin lesion at the site of exposure is the initial sign of Allergic Dermatitis. However, depending on the type of allergen causing it, the rash can ooze, drain, or crust and it…